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Abstract

Using spaghetti and glue, build a bridge with the greatest possible span that can carry one kilogram of weight.
Discover structural behavior without using formulas or calculations.

Objective

– get acquainted with the profession of engineering
– introduction to the fundamentals of statics
– learn about the properties of construction materials
– experiment with loading tests to measure structural capacity

This project was developed by: Renate Rinke (Lehrerin), Reichart Marius (Diplomingenieur) and made possible by: ats Architektur, Technik und Schule, Salzburg.

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